Fall down the Rabbit Hole one last time. . .Four stories. Four adventures. The past will meet the future in this final companion installment of the Sons of Wonderland. CRUEL AS A QUEENVillains are made, not born. Alice knows that better than anyone, her story starting with an accidental fall down a rabbit hole. She experienced wonderful things, but when she returns home, no one believes the mad … returns home, no one believes the mad imagination of a little girl.
Doctors tried everything to make her admit she’s wrong, to make her forget, but nothing will ever take away her memories of Hatter, White, Cheshire, and Alex. No matter what they do to her, she will not bow.
Alice will make everyone pay for what they did. They thought she was a monster before. They haven’t seen nothing yet.
THE PRINCE AND HIS HOPE
Danica and Alexander only ever wanted to be together, even at the expense of tradition. Nothing could keep them apart, or so they thought.
Hope is for the living.
THE FLAMINGO AND THE DODO BIRD
Their story was one that was revered around Wonderland. Follow the tale of how they met, and how two creatures completely at odds fell in love.
A VERY MAD WEDDING
It’s time for a new Reign to begin. . .
Cruel as a Queen includes mentions of abuse, gore, sex, and Sexy Flamingos. These four stories tell those of the characters in the Sons of Wonderland trilogy that still longed to be told. This is a companion novel that should be read after Feral as a Cat and leads into the spin off series, The Daughters of Neverland
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This is a collection of four prequel stories. And considering what happens in the series, it is obvious that there will be no happy endings here, well, the last story is happy. The author has gifted her readers with the complete background of the events preceding the series, featuring some of the most important characters whose stories we never got to read before. Regardless how sad most of the stories are, I loved this book so much because the series finally feels complete, and this is one of my favourite series.
Cruel as A Queen
This is Alice origin story and covers the period from when she visited Wonderland until she came back and became the Red Queen. I have to admit that this story was incredibly sad and explains quite a lot. Although Alice went through the most horrible experience ever, in the end her anger was directed towards the wrong group of people, and we all know how much they suffered her wrath. This story also provides a great introduction to Jabberwocky, who is an incredibly interesting character.
The Prince and His Hope
This is a story of Danica and Alex, their love story, and their growing up. The story ends with the arrival of Alice. Cheshire is here as well, and the author gives a great insight into the roles of Sons of Wonderland, as well as Keeper of Memories and Hope Bringer. Danica is mentioned in the third book, but we finally get to meet her properly and she is a wonderful character.
The Flamingo and the Dodo Bird
This is a story of Dodo who we met in the second book and then again in the third book, as well as her love Flamingo, who comes back with vengeance in the third book. This is a beautiful beautiful love story, and although it might not have a happy ending here, they did come back to conclude their story happily in the third book.
A Very Mad Wedding
I think the title says it all. I loved it. This was a great conclusion of the series and I love the author for giving it to us. Additionally, this story contains a wonderful introduction into the author’s new series Daughters of Neverland.
All but the last story conclude the moment Alice returns to Wonderland and starts causing havoc, and the last story is the epilogue of the series. Overall, this was an amazing story collection that beautifully compliments the series and answers all the questions. Thank you Kendra Moreno for this book.
*WARNING* contains adult situations and violence
I enjoyed this one a lot because of all of the back story on Alice. I was thrilled to get a fuller story on Flam and Dodo. This book also fills in a few blanks here and there in previous books of this series. We get a small taste of the next series coming with the last chapter. This series is best read in order.
First of all, if you have not read the Sons of Wonderland series, go read them first and then this!!! This will bring everything together in the end for you, explain why Alice is, well, Alice, as well as give you more background on some of the other characters of the series. If you had questions in your head throughout the series of “why is such and such like that” or something along those lines, chances are your answer will be amongst these 4 short stories. I loved the entire series and honestly having this little companion to go with it, made it that much better!!!!
Cruel as a Queen is the companion to the three novels in this series, The Sons of Wonderland It was divided into 4 part that showcases its main and second characters story.
I was sad when I read the first part because it showed the cruelty that Alice went through. Upon reading it, I have more understanding of her behavior and felt really bad because she was a victim. I know it was all part of a prophecy but it doesn’t make me feel any less sad and angry for her.
Dani and Alex’s story was angsty AF. The forbidden, friends to lovers, brother’s sister trope was strong on this one. We were shown a bit of backstory to their romance and I was rooting for them all way through.
Doe and Flam appeared on this series and their story was a delicious one. I’m glad that they were given a chance to shine on this book and boy, was it hawt!
The last story, Mad Wedding was Clara and Hatter’s wedding and coronation. I was misty eyed with happiness when they were giving their vows, it was all the feels! It also was a great ending to the story of Wonderland and opening to the next adventure, Neverland. Can’t wait to see what was in store for us readers!
Some villains are made not born
Oh Alice. My heart broke for you. I cried for you. If Only.. How i wish things would’ve work out differently but some things are out of our control and actions speak louder than words. Alice never had a chance.You have to have read the previous books to understand Cruel as a Queen.
This book is divided into four stories. We start with Alice, then Alex & Hope, Flamingo &Dodo and Last A very Mad Wedding. This ties everything for the wonderland series! #Hatter&ClaraBee#favorite-couple Next up is Neverland
This is the last book the Sons Of Wonderland Series. I absolutely loved this Kendra again blows me away she is one of my favorite authors. This one gives us the back story of why Alice was so Cruel you kinda feel sorry for her and also back story on some of the secondary characters it is 4 stories in one book it wraps up this series so well. I can’t recommend this enough I would give it 10 stars if I could.
I received an ARC from the author for a honest review.
Cruel as a Queen is a companion book to the Sons of Wonderland series that holds 4 short stories within its covers. Of course, it starts with Alice, whose descent into madness is horrifying and traumatic in a world of cruelty and indifference. I could barely find an ounce of pity or compassion for her though most of the book, yet I found myself rooting for her all the same at the end. Kendra did an amazing job of taking us into the mind of Alice and painting the apathetic and barbaric world that broke her.
Next we move on to Alex and Dani and Cheshire. Major feels with this one. Very dark blue. My heart hurts for these two, and for Cheshire, but I wouldn’t have missed reading their story for anything. Beautiful light, gut wrenching dark, and doomed. Don’t let this be what you finish reading at bedtime. Just saying.
Dodo and the Flamingo! Holy pink flames they were hot! I loved reading how they met, seeing Dodo before Alice came back, the carefree girl she started out as. Also, how we found Dodo in Late as a Rabbit makes so much more sense now. What an epic love story, even with Kendra’s dark twists.
Finally, Kendra returns us to the present with the Sons and their women in a Very Mad Wedding. There’s nothing I can say here without giving away the story, but trust me, it’s good. Very, very good. If you haven’t read the Sons of Wonderland series, why not? It’s a great series and this book is a very satisfying addition that fills in some back stories and sets up the next series.
This book managed to do what no other could, made me cry… Sweet Jesus, Alicia went thru too much, I would have gone even crazier than her!! Flam and Dodo, you are my favorite couple on all wonderland!! Danica’s and Alex’ story is so sad too and then… That weading, the perfect prelude for the daughters of Neverland!! Cant wait for that series, I bet is gonna be epic
I’m not sure how to write a review for this book without giving anything away!
First of all if you haven’t read the 3 Sons of Wonderland by Kendra – stop – go get them then get this.
There are 4 stories in this Companion book, Alice’s story, Dani and Alex’s story, Dodo and Flamingo’s story ending with the 4th a Mad Wedding.
The first 3 books are the back stories of the characters who appear in Sons of Wonderland hence the reason you need to read them! They are dark… if you’ve read the Sons of Wonderland you know what will happen in each of the 3 stories – but as an excellent writer Kendra makes you feel sorry for the villain!!! That’s before she crushes your heart with her endings. Even though I knew what was coming I still cried.
Thanks Kendra – I think.
After all that I’m ready for Neverland!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. I have since purchased the book. Wow oh wow, so many emotions reading this book. It is the perfect compliment to the Sons of Wonderland Trilogy. It explains a lot of the back story that the trilogy touches on.
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Book 1 – Cruel as a Queen – Wow. My heart was so broken by the beginning of this story. It tells about what happened to Alice between her visits to Wonderland. Ms. Moreno did a good job describing what happened while Alice was locked away. It is sad, scary and in some ways very true what happened in those types of placed.
Book 2 – The Prince and His Hope – I’m a sucker for a love story and this one was so sweet.
Book 3 The Flamingo and The Dodo Bird: HOT, Sexy – man, I need to find a Flam of my own!! I loved learning about their love story.
Book 4 A Very Mad Wedding – a love how this tied the all of the stories together and leads into the next one.